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How Social Determinants Impact Liver Transplantation and Strategies for Addressing Them
To discover how socio-economic factors impact young patients undergoing liver transplantation and whether a health advocate can improve outcomes, pediatric gastroenterologist and hepatologist Sharad I. Wadhwani, MD, MPH, is leading two clinical studies: the SOCIAL-Tx study and the HEAL-Tx pilot.
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Targeted Treatment of Rare Childhood Leukemia
Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) is a rare but aggressive childhood leukemia. While hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is curative for some patients, approximately half of all patients will still have their leukemia return following a transplant.
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Things That Go Bump in the Neck: Common and Rare Masses Seen in Pediatrics
Pediatric otolaryngologist Grace Banik, MD, discusses how to assess and categorize the range of neck lumps that can affect children, presenting criteria on location, size, mobility and other features, as well as questions to ask when gathering a history.
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Managing Type 2 Diabetes in Pediatrics: The Latest Options and Strategies
Rates of “adult-onset” diabetes continue to rise among children, with some ethnicities disproportionately affected. Fortunately, providers now have more tools and techniques available to help these patients avoid the serious health risks associated with the condition.
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Bone Up on Building Strong Skeletons in Kids: A Guide for Pediatricians
Optimizing skeletal health during childhood will confer benefits for a patient's entire life, so it's never too soon for pediatric providers to discuss bone-building strategies with families, says sports medicine specialist Celina de Borja, MD.
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“My Head Hurts”: Secrets to Handling Headaches in Primary Care
This is a practical guide to arriving at the correct diagnosis – primary condition? tension or migraine? – and savvy use of the numerous medications and other tools available to address frequent or severe headaches in the young.
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Optimizing the Health of Babies With Heart Defects: Inside UCSF’s Specialized Programs
Learn about the Neonatal Cardiovascular Center of Excellence from pediatric cardiologist Shabnam Peyvandi, MD, MAS, who directs or co-directs multiple programs for children with congenital heart disease.
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Tiny Tykes With Tender Testes: How to Manage Common Scrotal Issues in Pediatrics
This guide from pediatric urologist Yi Li, MD, presents diagnostic steps and treatment options for conditions including undescended testes, hydroceles, hernias, and the range of problems that can cause acute groin pain in young patients.
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How to Improve Survival for Pediatric Leukemia Patients
UCSF studies uncover effects of pre-conception smoking and racial disparities in pediatric leukemias
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Q&A with Dr. Peyvandi, Pediatric Cardiologist at the Neonatal Cardiovascular Center of Excellence
Beginning with prenatal diagnosis and proceeding with care throughout childhood, the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Neonatal Cardiovascular Center of Excellence provides comprehensive care for neonates with complex cardiovascular conditions.
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Pediatric General Surgery
Our Pediatric General Surgery Clinic provides compassionate care designed for the unique physical and emotional needs of children.
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Sleep Like a Baby: The Latest Approaches to Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
Sleep apnea is the most common sleep disorder in childhood and even mild OSA can affect neurocognitive function, so prompt and fitting care is essential.
